Classic Cars / MG (Morris Garage) / Car for sale
Own a piece of automotive history. Last year of production for the MG.
Sale price: $3,551.00 Make an offer
Car location: United States
Seller's notes: "Car was undercoated when new and now lives in Los Angeles--No Rust!"
Sale type: Fixed price listing
Technical specifications, photos and description:
- Make:
- MG
- Model:
- MGB
- Year:
- 1980
- Type:
- Convertible
- Color:
- Black
- Mileage:
- 39,521
- Engine:
- 1.8L 1798CC l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- Transmission:
- 5-speed from Datsun Z
- Fuel Type:
- Gasoline
- Trim:
- MK IV Convertible 2-Door
- Interior Color:
- Tan
- Vehicle Title:
- Clear
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Own a piece of automotive history. Last year of production for the MG. for sale
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Well. it's Summer--time to drop the top and cruise around town in a classic example of a true sports car.
1980 was the last year of production for the MGB. after more than 500. 00 were produced. The Limited Edition was an homage to the line--US dealers were shipped standard cars. and "add-on" kits for the Black models. with custom wheels. stripes. luggage rack. front spoiler and glove box badge.
I am the second owner of this car. having bought it from the original owner (who had it undercoated when new) in Kent. OH.
I drove it back from Cleveland to L. A. in late 2008. and it's been living in my garage ever since.
Alas. my girlfriend doesn't appreciate British engineering. so I now have a BMW Z 3 for my weekend motoring along with my regular driver.
I need to free up garage space.
I had the car gone over and tweaked while in Cleveland. by Steve at Omni Specialties. a British car expert.
I spent $8. 00+ on the following:
>New SU carburetor--classic style. but larger throat for more power
>Stainless Steel exhaust system
>Replacement 5-speed transmission from Datsun 240/260/280 Z
>Cruise Control--this and the 5-speed make for more comfortable long distance trips
>New wheels--but they have the same LE look to them
>New convertible top--with premium acrylic fabric
>The seat "insides" were rebuilt--but they still have the original vinyl seat covers. then covered with sheepskin for cool seats on hot days
>The entire cockpit has insulating foil for more comfortable climate control
>Everything in the engine compartment was repainted. repaired or replaced while at Omni
>The emissions control equipment (pump. pipes. gulp valve) was removed--exempt in Ohio over 25 years old
The car was able to be registered in California by my previous mechanic. but he retired and my new mechanic can't get a passing California smog test without re-installing the EC equipment back on the car--it's not exempt in California.
So. I'm hoping that someone from out-of-state (with more lenient smog restrictions) will be able to buy this car.
Otherwise. I can find an MG mechanic who will re-install and get the car certified for $1400.
I would agree to pay half of this if I get my reserve for the car.
1980 was the last year of production for the MGB. after more than 500. 00 were produced. The Limited Edition was an homage to the line--US dealers were shipped standard cars. and "add-on" kits for the Black models. with custom wheels. stripes. luggage rack. front spoiler and glove box badge.
I am the second owner of this car. having bought it from the original owner (who had it undercoated when new) in Kent. OH.
I drove it back from Cleveland to L. A. in late 2008. and it's been living in my garage ever since.
Alas. my girlfriend doesn't appreciate British engineering. so I now have a BMW Z 3 for my weekend motoring along with my regular driver.
I need to free up garage space.
I had the car gone over and tweaked while in Cleveland. by Steve at Omni Specialties. a British car expert.
I spent $8. 00+ on the following:
>New SU carburetor--classic style. but larger throat for more power
>Stainless Steel exhaust system
>Replacement 5-speed transmission from Datsun 240/260/280 Z
>Cruise Control--this and the 5-speed make for more comfortable long distance trips
>New wheels--but they have the same LE look to them
>New convertible top--with premium acrylic fabric
>The seat "insides" were rebuilt--but they still have the original vinyl seat covers. then covered with sheepskin for cool seats on hot days
>The entire cockpit has insulating foil for more comfortable climate control
>Everything in the engine compartment was repainted. repaired or replaced while at Omni
>The emissions control equipment (pump. pipes. gulp valve) was removed--exempt in Ohio over 25 years old
The car was able to be registered in California by my previous mechanic. but he retired and my new mechanic can't get a passing California smog test without re-installing the EC equipment back on the car--it's not exempt in California.
So. I'm hoping that someone from out-of-state (with more lenient smog restrictions) will be able to buy this car.
Otherwise. I can find an MG mechanic who will re-install and get the car certified for $1400.
I would agree to pay half of this if I get my reserve for the car.
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